{"id":13873,"date":"2023-03-24T08:08:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T08:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fzsri.uniri.hr\/?page_id=13873"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:01:01","slug":"midwifery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fzsri.uniri.hr\/en\/about-the-faculty\/structure\/departments\/midwifery\/","title":{"rendered":"Midwifery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Midwifery is a healthcare profession that for many years did not have the opportunity to continue education beyond the secondary school level. The need for higher education of midwives was first recognised by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Rijeka, which in the academic year 2008\/2009 launched the first undergraduate professional study programme in Midwifery in Croatia. The programme continued at the newly established Faculty of Health Studies, where midwives are now educated on an equal footing with other non-physician healthcare professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Midwifery has been operating within the Faculty of Health Studies of the University of Rijeka since its establishment in 2014, initially bringing together teachers of professional subjects, midwifery care, and clinical sciences \u2013 gynaecology and obstetrics. Since the academic year 2024\/2025, the Department members have been teachers of midwifery, i.e. midwifery care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Head of the Department of Midwifery was Assoc. Prof. Alemka Brn\u010di\u0107 Fischer, PhD, who held the position until September 2017. In the following period, from 2017 until the end of the academic year 2022\/2023, the Head of the Department was Prof. Herman Haller, PhD. Since the academic year 2023\/2024, the position of Head of the Department of Midwifery has been held by Assist. Prof. Deana \u0160valjug, PhD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its work, the Department of Midwifery has been dedicated to the continuous improvement of midwifery education, one of the most important achievements being the establishment of the graduate study programme in Midwifery. Launched in the academic year 2019\/2020, it is the only programme in the country that enables midwives to obtain a graduate-level qualification (mag. obs.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same applies to the development of a new university undergraduate study programme, with additional emphasis on clinical training and the acquisition of midwifery care skills in accordance with European standards, based on scientific and professional knowledge. Since the academic year 2023\/2024, the undergraduate Midwifery programme has been upgraded from a professional to a university level programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the full-time undergraduate Midwifery programme, the Faculty of Health Studies of the University of Rijeka, upon the proposal of the Department of Midwifery, alternately opens a part-time undergraduate programme or a bridging programme aimed at enabling horizontal mobility from the undergraduate Nursing programme to the undergraduate Midwifery programme (the so-called \u201cBridging program\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other responsibilities of the Department of Midwifery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organisation of teaching, preparation of schedules and timetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring the academic performance of midwifery students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisation of extracurricular activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging professional development of teachers and associates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring teaching and academic career progression of staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning teaching and academic staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation with other departments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-82cdc5f7-d85f-4277-b361-0fb6b30393ec\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Department of Midwifery<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head of Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist. Prof. Deana \u0160valjug, PhD, BSc, MSc<br><strong>Head of Undergraduate Midwifery Programme<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office hours: Tuesday 12:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:deana.svaljug@uniri.hr\">deana.svaljug@uniri.hr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deputy Head of Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lecturer Iva Keglevi\u0107, MSc, RN\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office hours: Tuesday 14:00\u201315:00, Clinic of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, KBC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:iva.keglevic@uniri.hr\">iva.keglevic@uniri.hr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administrative staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sanja Sankovi\u0107, MSc in Economics (undergraduate programmes secretary)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tel.:\u00a0+385 51 554 934<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sanja.sankovic@fzsri.uniri.hr\">sanja.sankovic@fzsri.uniri.hr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ines Su\u010di\u0107, BSc in Economics (graduate programmes secretary, room reservations)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tel.: +385 51 554 932<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ines.sucic@uniri.hr\">ines.sucic@uniri.hr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-87eb6ab6-bcad-4d08-8eb4-89a3078b7246\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Staff<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior Lecturer Magdalena Kurbanovi\u0107, MSc (Midwifery)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office hours: by appointment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>e-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:magdalena.kurbanovic@uniri.hr\">magdalena.kurbanovic@uniri.hr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teaching Assistant Antonia Jelovica Haupert, MSc (Nutrition)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:antoniajh@uniri.hr\">antoniajh@uniri.hr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-c2895fd5-8216-4137-ba3c-3eb36ee91279\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Scientific and Professional Projects<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<p>Research on the Correlation of Environmental Factors, Heavy Metals and Pesticides, with Microbiome Status in Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome \u2013 METALBIOme (project code: uniri-mzi-25-19)<br>Project leader: Sandra Kraljevi\u0107 Paveli\u0107<br>Associates: \u017deljko Jovanovi\u0107, Marija Spevan, Nina Ba\u0161i\u0107-Markovi\u0107, Jurica \u017du\u010dko, Igor Paskovi\u0107, Antonia Jelovica Haupert, Sara Bezak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Association between Changes in Intestinal Permeability Status and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome \u2013 BIOLEAK (project code: uniri-iz-25-93)<br>Project leader: \u017deljko Jovanovi\u0107<br>Associates: Sandra Kraljevi\u0107 Paveli\u0107, Marija Spevan, Nina Ba\u0161i\u0107-Markovi\u0107, Jurica \u017du\u010dko, Igor Paskovi\u0107, Antonia Jelovica Haupert, Sara Bezak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain Assessment in Newborns<br>Project leader: Associate Professor Sandra Bo\u0161kovi\u0107, PhD<br>Associates: Marija Spevan, Silvije \u0160egulja, Iva Keglevi\u0107, Marko Klari\u0107, Deana \u0160valjug<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mapping and Assessment of Developments for one of sectoral professions under directive 2005\/36\/ec \u2013 Midwife, Spark Legal and Policy Consulting, GROW\/2023\/OP\/0024 \u2013 Deana \u0160valjug, ID number 116955209, from 30 August 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IMAgiNE EURO Project \u2013 Survey on maternal and newborn health service preparedness, quality and resilience, among countries of the WHO European Region, at different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic (ClinicalTrials.gov Id: NCT04847336)<br>Magdalena Kurbanovi\u0107; 2019 \u2013 ongoing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working group of the University of Rijeka scientific project <em>\u201cPositive Childbirth Experience and the Use of Non-Pharmacological Methods of Labour Pain Relief\u201d<\/em>, project leader Professor Herman Haller, PhD.<br>Project number: Uniri-biomed 18-208, Deana \u0160valjug, 2019 \u2013 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RADAR \u2013 Strengthening the advocacy potential of civil society organisations for the protection of women\u2019s human rights in healthcare. Active Citizens Fund \u2013 financial support from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway within the European Economic Area and Norway Grants.<br>Magdalena Kurbanovi\u0107, 2021 \u2013 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erasmus+ project \u201c3P+ Adult Education for Positive Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium\u201d.<br>Magdalena Kurbanovi\u0107. 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Published Books and\/or Book Chapters (Scientific, Professional)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stanojevi\u0107 M, Pavi\u010di\u0107 Bo\u0161njak A, Grguri\u0107 J, \u010catipovi\u0107 M, Plazibat M, \u0160valjug D, Fure\u0161 R. Chapter 7: The Importance of Breastfeeding for Human Health in <em>Gynecology and Perinatology<\/em>. Osijek: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek; 2024, pp. 451\u201381. ISBN 978-953-8385-20-9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0160valjug D, Malnar D. Midwifery in Croatia, <em>Medical Professions in International Perspective<\/em>, edited by Malgorzata Nagorska, Rzeszow University Publishing House, Rzeszow, 2024. ISBN 978-83-8277-140-4 (online version), ISBN 978-83-8277-181-7 (print version), DOI: 10.15584\/978-83-8277-140-4. Available at:<a href=\"https:\/\/repozytorium.ur.edu.pl\/server\/api\/core\/bitstreams\/da024e10-cfda-45ca-a9de-edaac89e4899\/content\">https:\/\/repozytorium.ur.edu.pl\/server\/api\/core\/bitstreams\/da024e10-cfda-45ca-a9de-edaac89e4899\/content<\/a>Drandic D, Kurbanovic M. Collaborative Decision-Making from a Woman\u2019s Perspective. In Jefford E, Jomeen J., eds. <em>Empowering Decision-Making in Midwifery: A Global Perspective<\/em>. London, New York: Routledge; 2020. pp. 218\u2013228.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-06508dfc-bdb5-4e20-8b8b-b24a48f4fb77\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Publications (2019\u20132025)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<p>PUBLISHED PAPERS IN INDEXED JOURNALS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orlandini R, Matana A, \u0160valjug D, Gusar I, Anti\u010devi\u0107 V. Predictors of Loneliness and Psychological Distress in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 2025;11:e78728. Available at: https:\/\/publichealth.jmir.org\/2025\/1\/e78728<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miv\u0161ek PA, \u0160valjug D, Vermeulen J, Nag\u00f3rska M. (2025). How empathic are midwifery students? Nursing in the 21st Century, 24(3(92), 218-224. 224. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12923\/pielxxiw-2025-0027. Available at: https:\/\/czasopisma.umlub.pl\/piel21w\/article\/view\/3147\/3127<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batram-Zantvoort S, Miani C, Mariani I, Valente EP, Zaigham M, Nedberg IH, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. The Association Between Women\u2019s Perception of Birth During the Pandemic, Companion of Choice and Support From Health Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study in 20 Countries in the WHO European Region. Birth. 2025;52(4):677-689. doi:10.1111\/birt.12915<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galle A, Berghman H, Mariani I, Verdecchia M, Bomben A, Skirnisdottir EV 3, Drandic D, Pumpure E, Costa R, Elden H, Miani C, Baranowska B, Sarantaki A, Drglin Z, Radetic R, ALiepinaitien\u0117 A, Roz\u00e9e V, Abderhalden-Zellweger A, Cerimagic A, K\u00f6nig-Bachmann M, Kolokotroni O, Chertok I, Arendt M, Delle Vedove S, Hersoug Nedberg I, Kurbanovic M, et al. Experiences of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in the World Health Organization European region: A mixed-method study among 22 countries. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 2025. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.70516<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jovanovi\u0107 \u017d, Spevan M, Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, \u0160valjug D, Mileti\u0107 B. Insights into Positive Mental Health Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from a Study in Croatia. COVID 2024, 4, 998-1011. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/covid4070069. Available at: https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-8112\/4\/7\/69<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buljuba\u0161i\u0107 A, \u0160valjug D, Mudni\u0107 Pulje M, Gusar I, Jerkovi\u0107, J, Jeron\u010di\u0107 Tomi\u0107 I. Knowledge about Fertility in Croatia, Measured with the Croatian Version of the Cardiff Fertility Knowledge Scale (CFKS-Hr), in Relation to Attitudes toward Having a Child and Associated Factors in a Cross-Sectional Survey. Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14, 816-828. Available at: https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2039-4403\/14\/2\/63\/pdf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zaigham M, Linden K, Elden H, Delle Vedove S, Mariani I, Kongslien S, Drandi\u0107 D, Pumpure E, Drglin Z, Costa R, Sarantaki A, de Labrusse C, Miani C, O\u021belea MR, Liepinaitien\u0117 A, Baranowska B, Roz\u00e9e V, Valente EP, Vik ES, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Trends in the quality of maternal and neonatal care in Sweden and Norway as compared to 12 WHO European countries: A cross-sectional survey investigating maternal perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 2024. doi:10.1111\/aogs.14994<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valente EP, Mariani I, Bomben A, Morano S, Gemperle M, Otelea MR, Miani C, Elden H, Sarantaki A, Costa R, Baranowska B, K\u00f6nig-Bachmann M, Kongslien S, Drandi\u0107 D, Roz\u00e9e V, Nespoli A, Abderhalden-Zellweger A, Nanu I, Batram-Zantvoort S, Linden K, Metallinou D, Dias H, Tataj-Puzyna U, D\u2019Costa E, Nedberg IH, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Health workers\u2019 perspectives on the quality of maternal and newborn health care around the time of childbirth: Results of the Improving MAternal Newborn carE in the EURO Region (IMAgiNE EURO) project in 12 countries of the World Health Organization European Region. J Glob Health. 2024;14:04164<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marendi\u0107 M, Bokan I, Matana A, Orlandini R, \u0160iri\u0107 A, Puljak L, Gusar I, Zorani\u0107 S, Sajko M, \u010cukljek S, Bara\u0107 I, \u0160valjug D. \u201cAttitudes and factors that affect Croatian nursing students\u2019 choice of thesis type: A cross-sectional study.\u201d Nurse Education Today vol. 121 (2023): 105664. doi:10.1016\/j.nedt.2022.105664. Available at: https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36462325\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Malnar D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Kuljak \u017d, Bona\u010di\u0107 D. A History of the Midwifery Profession in the Republic of Croatia. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. June 2022; 1-9. Available at: https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/10436596221098975<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otelea MR, Simionescu AA, Mariani I, Valente EP, Nanu MI, Nanu I, Handra CM, Covi B, Lazzerini M, \u0106erimagi\u0107 A, Drandi\u0107 D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Women\u2019s assessment of the quality of hospital-based perinatal care by mode of birth in Romania during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):126-136. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.14482<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>de Labrusse C, Abderhalden-Zellweger A, Mariani I, Pfund A, Gemperle M, Grylka-Baeschlin S, Mueller AN, Valente EP, Covi B, Lazzerini M, \u0106erimagi\u0107 A, Drandi\u0107 D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Quality of maternal and newborn care in Switzerland during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study based on WHO quality standards. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):70-84. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.14456<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nedberg IH, Vik ES, Kongslien S, Mariani I, Valente EP, Covi B, Lazzerini M, \u0106erimagi\u0107 A, Drandi\u0107 D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Quality of health care around the time of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study in Norway and trends over time. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):85-96. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.14460<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costa R, Barata C, Dias H, Rodrigues C, Santos T, Mariani I, Covi B, Valente EP, Lazzerini M, \u0106erimagi\u0107 A, Drandi\u0107 D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Regional differences in the quality of maternal and neonatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):137-153. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.14507<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpure E, Jakovicka D, Mariani I, Vaska A, Covi B, Valente EP, Jansone-\u0160antare G, Knoka AR, Vilc\u0101ne KP, Rezeberga D, Lazzerini M, \u0106erimagi\u0107 A, Drandic D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Women\u2019s perspectives on the quality of maternal and newborn care in childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latvia: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study on 40 WHO standards-based quality measures. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):97-112. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.14461<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drandi\u0107 D, Drglin Z, Mihevc Ponikvar B, Bohinec A, \u0106erimagi\u0107 A, Radeti\u0107 J, Ru\u017ei\u010di\u0107 J, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Women\u2019s perspectives on the quality of hospital maternal and newborn care around the time of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the IMAgiNE EURO study in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022;159 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):54-69. doi:10.1002\/ijgo.14457<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valente EP, Covi B, Mariani I, Morano S, Otalea M, Nanu I, Nanu MI, Elden H, Linden K, Zaigham M, Vik ES, Kongslien S, Nedberg I, Costa R, Rodrigues C, Dias H, Drandi\u0107 D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. WHO Standards-based questionnaire to measure health workers\u2019 perspective on the quality of care around the time of childbirth in the WHO European region: development and mixed-methods validation in six countries. BMJ Open. 2022;12(4):e056753. doi:10.1136\/bmjopen-2021-056753<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lazzerini M, Covi B, Mariani I, Drglin Z, Arendt M, Nedberg IH, Elden H, Costa R, Drandi\u0107 D, Radeti\u0107 J, Otelea MR, Miani C, Brigidi S, Roz\u00e9e V, Ponikvar BM, Tasch B, Kongslien S, Linden K, Barata C, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, et al. Quality of facility-based maternal and newborn care around the time of childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic: online survey investigating maternal perspectives in 12 countries of the WHO European Region. Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2022;13:100268. doi:10.1016\/j.lanepe.2021.100268<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zlatanovi\u0107 M, Anti\u0107 Lj, Radosavljevi\u0107 D, Anti\u0107 D, Despotovi\u0107 M, Aleksandri\u0107 J, \u0160valjug D. Inequalities in the education of midwives in Europe. Acta facultatis medicae Naissensis 2021, 4(38). Available at: https:\/\/scindeks.ceon.rs\/article.aspx?artid=035160832104315Z<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0110ido V, Pilav A, Marjanovi\u0107 M, Phillips J, \u0160valjug D, Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, Konjo H, Omerovi\u0107 \u0110. Applicability of the Fels questionnaire on physical activity of children in rural areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Journal of Health Sciences 2020;10(3):204-210. Available at: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17532\/jhsci.2020.1072<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>OTHER PUBLISHED PAPERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, \u0160valjug D, Vidovi\u0107 J. The Importance of Midwifery Education in the Implementation of the \u201cBaby-Friendly Hospital\u201d Program. Nova bolnica \u2013 Journal of General Hospital Zabok and the Croatian Veterans Hospital. 2025;32:25-27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. The Foundation of Health from the Very Beginning. Narodni zdravstveni list. 2025;786-787:30-32.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buljuba\u0161i\u0107 A, \u0160valjug D, Mudni\u0107 Pulje M, Gusar I, Jerkovi\u0107, J, Jeron\u010di\u0107 Tomi\u0107 I. Intention to Childbearing a Third Child in Fertile Age &#8211; Cross-Sectional Research. Hrvat.\u010das.zdr.znan. 2024;4:6-14. Available at: https:\/\/hrcak.srce.hr\/en\/320449<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luketi\u0107 K, \u0160valjug D. Anthropometric Characteristics of Full-Term Newborns. World of Health 2023. (6):50-57 ISSN 2623-5773. Available at: https:\/\/hrcak.srce.hr\/ojs\/index.php\/woh\/article\/view\/27474<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Midwifery Units. Primaljski vjesnik. 2023;35(1):6-11.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Guidelines for the Care of Women in Physiological Childbirth: A Qualitative Study. Zagreb: Roditelji u akciji \u2013 Roda, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drandi\u0107 D, Knezi\u0107 Frkovi\u0107 B, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Skukan \u0160o\u0161tari\u0107 \u017d. Experiences of Pregnant Women, Mothers Giving Birth, and Postpartum Women in the Healthcare System in Croatia in 2018 and 2019. Zagreb: Roditelji u akciji \u2013 Roda; 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-e50b63ac-a120-4801-acc1-b3be8198c468\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Participation in Scientific and Professional Conferences<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bevc S, Tar\u010dukovi\u0107 J, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Exploring the Role of Simulation Labs in the Future of Medical Education. MEDRI2025 \u2013 Second International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Medical Education, 27.11.\u201329.11.2025, Opatija. \u2013 panel discussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, \u0160valjug D, Spevan M, Leki\u0107 A, Keglevi\u0107 I, \u0160egulja S. Assessment of Pain in Newborns Using the Croatian NIPS Scale. International Conference on Nursing and Healthcare (ICNH-25), Lisbon (Portugal), 20\u201321.09.2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Jelovica Haupert A. History of Performing Episiotomy. 3rd Midwifery Students\u2019 Congress, Midwife Autonomy in the Management of Physiological Births \u2013 with a workshop on manual perineal protection techniques and surgical management of episiotomy and first- and second-degree perineal tears, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, 05.05.2025. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Manual Perineal Protection. 3rd Midwifery Students\u2019 Congress, Midwife Autonomy in the Management of Physiological Births \u2013 with a workshop on manual perineal protection techniques and surgical management of episiotomy and first- and second-degree perineal tears. 05.05.2025, Rijeka. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Prenatal Care Programme \u2013 Results and Consequences. 2nd Symposium of the Croatian Society of Nurses, Technicians and Midwives, Nursing and Midwifery in the Service of Women\u2019s Health, 19.05.2025, Zagreb. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, \u0110ido V, Keglevi\u0107 I, Sumpor B, Imamovi\u0107 F, \u010colak I. Prenatal Care Programme \u2013 Results and Consequences. 2nd Scientific Symposium of the Association for Perinatal Medicine in Bosnia and Herzegovina with international participation, Perinatology through Theory and Practice, 24.\u201326.04.2025, Ilid\u017ea, Bosnia and Herzegovina. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Jelovica Haupert A. Manual Perineal Protection. 2nd Scientific Symposium of the Association for Perinatal Medicine in Bosnia and Herzegovina with international participation, \u201cPerinatology through Theory and Practice\u201d, 24.\u201326.04.2025, Ilid\u017ea. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Savicki D, \u0160ebalj M, Kamenar K, Drandi\u0107 D. Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Women\u2019s Decisions To Choose Home Births In Croatia, Serbia, And Bosnia And Herzegovina: A Cross-Country Analysis. 7th European Congress on Intrapartum Care \u2013 ECIC. Madrid, Spain, 27.03.2025\u201329.03.2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Approach to Episiotomy throughout History. 2nd International Scientific Forum entitled Manual Perineal Protection and Perineal Tears with a Practical Skills Workshop, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, 23.03.2024, Rijeka. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sva\u017ei\u0107 K, \u0160valjug D, Haramina M, Vdovi\u0107 J. The Role of the Midwife in the Prevention of Pelvic Floor Disorders. 4th Postgraduate Course with international participation, Pelvic Medicine, Stubi\u010dke Toplice, 09.\u201310.02.2024. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Procedures in Maternity Hospitals: Implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Category I Course Contemporary Knowledge on Breastfeeding, 01.02.2024, General Hospital Zabok. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Collaborative Simulation in Medical Education. 2nd Symposium on Medical Education: \u201cHow We Teach Skills\u201d, 02.12.2024, Rijeka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, Spevan M, Malnar D, \u0160valjug D, Me\u0111imurec S. Conscientious Objection of Healthcare Workers \u2013 A Fundamental Human Right. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium of the Association of Health Professionals of Serbia, \u201cHolistic Approach and Innovations in Medical Doctrine\u201d, 17.\u201319.10.2024, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Drandi\u0107 D. Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding at Discharge during the Covid-19 Pandemic in 17 Countries of the WHO European Region. 12th Symposium on Breastfeeding, \u201cBridging the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All\u201d, organized by the Croatian Association of IBCLC Lactation Consultants, 4.10.2024, Zagreb. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Birth Centres in Croatia \u2013 The Future. Congress of the Croatian Chamber of Midwives with international participation, \u201c15 Years of the Croatian Chamber of Midwives\u201d, 13.\u201314.09.2024, Karlovac. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Zovak J, Kunina B. Current practices and attitudes regarding umbilical cord clamping and cutting among Croatian midwives. Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts \u2013 1st joint UENPS and EFCNI congress, Best Practice in Neonatal Care for Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and Parents, 3.\u20135.7.2024, Ljubljana, Slovenia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Antenatal Expression of Colostrum. Category II course \u201cOn Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based\u201d. 9 and 10.04.2024, Osijek. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. Category II course \u201cOn Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based\u201d. 9 and 10.04.2024, Osijek. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Approach to Episiotomy throughout History. 2nd International Scientific Forum entitled \u201cManual Perineal Protection and Perineal Tears with a Practical Skills Workshop\u201d, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, 23.03.2024. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Manual Techniques of Perineal Protection. 2nd International Scientific Forum entitled \u201cManual Perineal Protection and Perineal Tears with a Practical Skills Workshop\u201d, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, 23.03.2024. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. Midwives\u2019 Attitudes towards Episiotomy. 2nd International Scientific Forum entitled \u201cManual Perineal Protection and Perineal Tears with a Practical Skills Workshop\u201d, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, 23.03.2024. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. Burnout Syndrome \u2013 How to Help Yourself. 13th International Congress of the Croatian Nurses Association, \u201cNursing without Borders\u201d, 23.\u201324.03.2024, Opatija.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. The Impact of Formal Education on Women\u2019s Fertility. 13th International Congress of the Croatian Nurses Association, \u201cNursing without Borders\u201d, 23.\u201324.03.2024, Opatija.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sva\u017ei\u0107 K, \u0160valjug D, Haramina M, Vdovi\u0107 J. The Role of the Midwife in the Prevention of Pelvic Floor Disorders. 4th Postgraduate Course with international participation, Pelvic Medicine, Stubi\u010dke Toplice, 09.\u201310.02.2024. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Procedures in Maternity Hospitals: Implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Category I Course Contemporary Knowledge on Breastfeeding, 01.02.2024, General Hospital Zabok. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. The Impact of Midwifery Autonomy on Birth Outcomes. Proceedings of the International Congress \u201cDays of Health Sciences\u201d, marking the 50th anniversary of the University of Sarajevo \u2013 Faculty of Health Studies, Sarajevo, 16.12.2023. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Satisfaction of Midwifery Students of the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka with the Teaching Process during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the Association of Health Professionals of Serbia, 26.\u201329.10.2023, Sokobanja, Serbia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. From Gynaecology to the Battle against Covid. 3rd International Congress and continuing education programme \u201cThe Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Functioning of the Health and Educational System\u201d, Association of Health Professionals of Serbia, 26.\u201329.10.2023, Sokobanja, Serbia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, \u0160valjug D. The Importance of Midwifery Education in the Implementation of the \u201cBaby-Friendly Hospital\u201d Programme. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Continuing Education Course Baby-Friendly Hospital for Mothers and Children \u2013 New Perspectives, General Hospital Zabok, 25.10.2023. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, \u0160valjug D, Malnar D. Collaborative Simulation in Midwifery Education. Proceedings of the 7th Midwives\u2019 Symposium, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, 22.09.2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Malnar D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Transition from Professional to University-Level Education of Midwives in the Undergraduate Midwifery Study Programme of the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka. Proceedings of the 7th Midwives\u2019 Symposium, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, 22.09.2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Malnar D, Lampret Pu\u017e S. Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching in the Undergraduate Midwifery Study Programme of the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka. Proceedings of the 7th Midwives\u2019 Symposium, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, 22.09.2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vuki\u0107 V, \u0160trucelj H, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Attitude of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Towards Human Milk Donation. Breastfeed Med. 2023;18(5):A13. doi: 10.1089\/bfm.2023.29239.abstracts, 11.05.2023. \u2013 poster presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Expression and Collection of Colostrum in the Third Trimester. 7th Symposium on Breastfeeding of the Croatian Association of Breastfeeding Support Groups, \u201cBreast Milk \u2013 the Most Precious Resource for Newborns and Young Children\u201d, 31.03.2023, Zagreb. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. How Far Are We from Europe. International Scientific Forum entitled \u201cTowards the International Day of Midwives \u2013 How Far Are We from Europe\u201d, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, 28.04.2023. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Midwifery in the Countries of the European Union. International Scientific Forum entitled \u201cTowards the International Day of Midwives \u2013 How Far Are We from Europe\u201d, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, 28.04.2023. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Breastfeeding Children with Down Syndrome. 6th Scientific Symposium of Midwives with international participation, \u201cBreastfeeding \u2013 What We Know and What We Need to Know\u201d, 16.09.2022, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, \u0160valjug D. Antenatal Expression of Colostrum. 6th Scientific Symposium of Midwives with international participation, \u201cBreastfeeding \u2013 What We Know and What We Need to Know\u201d, 16.09.2022, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. The Importance of Proper Nutrition. 11th Congress of the Croatian Nurses Association with international participation, \u201cNursing without Borders\u201d, 09.\u201312.06.2022, Opatija.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M, \u0160valjug D. Medicalization of Childbirth and the Role of the Midwifery Model of Care in Demedicalization. Proceedings of the 24th Rijeka Days of Bioethics, Rijeka, 12 and 13.5.2022. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Guidelines for Intrapartum Care in Physiological Childbirth. 45th Symposium of the Croatian Association for the Promotion of Midwifery, 07.05.2022, Kastav.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, Vidovi\u0107 M, Malnar D, \u0160valjug D. Nursing \u2013 Perception in the Public and the Media, Self-Perception and Professional Identity. Proceedings of the International Congress of the Association of Health Professionals of Serbia; Quality of Life of Patients and Health Professionals in the Health Care System, 21 and 22.10.2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. From Gynaecology to the Battle against Covid. 9th Congress of the Croatian Nurses Association with international participation, \u201cNursing without Borders\u201d, 17.\u201319.06.2021, Opatija.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Ensuring Breastfeeding Support during Crisis Situations. 5th Symposium of the Croatian Association of Breastfeeding Support Groups HUGPD, \u201cBreast Milk \u2013 the Most Precious Resource for Newborns and Young Children\u201d, 14.05.2021, Zagreb. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Vacuum Extractor \u2013 Viktor Finderle. Project of Midwifery Students of the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, \u201cMedical Instruments Then and Now\u201d, 05.05.2021. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keglevi\u0107 I. Communication in the Healthcare Team. 8th Congress of the Croatian Nurses Association with international participation, \u201cNursing without Borders\u201d, 20.\u201323.08.2020, Opatija.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, Sumpor B. Non-Pharmacological Methods of Relieving Labour Pain. 1st International Symposium of the Association of Health Professionals of Serbia: Pain as a Medical, Biological, Psychological, Sociological and Cultural Phenomenon, Banja Kovilja\u010da, 10.\u201312.10.2019. \u2013 invited lecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. State and Perspectives of the Development of Community Nursing Care for Mother and Newborn in Croatia. Book of Abstracts of the 5th Symposium of Midwives with international participation, Mostar, 07.06.2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D, Malnar D, Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S. Midwifery Education and the Role of Mentors in Acquiring Skills at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka. 3rd Congress of Midwives of the Republic of Serbia with international participation, \u201cKnowledge, Skills and Empathy \u2013 the Trinity of Midwifery\u201d, 24 and 25.05.2019, Belgrade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Preconception care versus unplanned pregnancy \u2013 some indicators of the condition in Republic of Croatia. International scientific conference Issues in Preconception Health Care, Faculty of Health Sciences in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Erasmus+ project PrecoNET, 09.\u201310.05.2019., Book of Abstracts 47\u201348. \u2013 invited lecturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haller H, Karelovi\u0107 D, \u0160valjug D. Education of Midwives in the Republic of Croatia and Acquisition of Competencies. Book of Abstracts of the scientific meeting with international participation, \u201cChallenges and Perspectives of Midwifery Viewed through the Achieved Level of Education\u201d, Rijeka, 22.03.2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0160valjug D. Specificities and Importance of Proper Nutrition of Pregnant Women. Symposium \u201cNutrition of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women \u2013 An Important Beginning of Child Nutrition\u201d, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, 21.03.2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bo\u0161kovi\u0107 S, Leki\u0107 A, Malnar D, Ivani\u0161evi\u0107 K, \u0160valjug D. Health care mentors competency. 22nd World Nursing Education Conference, Kyoto, Japan, Nurse Care, 2019, Volume 8. \u2013 poster presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-2ca5bec6-72e8-4da4-bf94-a09978b69f6f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Publications with Students<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kamenar K, \u017daki\u0107 M, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Episiotomy Rates during 2022 in Croatia and Slovenia \u2013 A Comparative Analysis. Primaljski vjesnik. 2025;37\/38:43-46.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buljuba\u0161i\u0107 A, \u0160valjug D, Mudni\u0107 Pulje M, Gusar I, Jerkovi\u0107 J, Jeron\u010di\u0107 Tomi\u0107 I. Knowledge about Fertility in Croatia, Measured with the Croatian Version of the Cardiff Fertility Knowledge Scale (CFKS-Hr), in Relation to Attitudes toward Having a Child and Associated Factors in a Cross-Sectional Survey. Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14, 816-828. Available at: https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2039-4403\/14\/2\/63\/pdf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buljuba\u0161i\u0107 A, \u0160valjug D, Mudni\u0107 Pulje M, Gusar I, Jerkovi\u0107 J, Jeron\u010di\u0107 Tomi\u0107 I. Intention to Have a Third Child in Reproductive Age \u2013 A Cross-Sectional Study. Hrvat.\u010das.zdr.znan. 2024;4:6-14. Available at: https:\/\/hrcak.srce.hr\/en\/320449<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pahor M, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Sko\u010dibu\u0161i\u0107 N. Dietary Habits of Breastfeeding Women. Primaljski vjesnik. 2024;37:36-42.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kova\u010d M, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Antenatal Midwifery Education in Me\u0111imurje County. Primaljski vjesnik. 2024;37:16-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cerove\u010dec H, Tuti\u0107 Grok\u0161a I, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Experience of Breastfeeding in Public among Breastfeeding Women in Me\u0111imurje County. Primaljski vjesnik. 2024;37:6-15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kova\u010di\u0107 M, \u0160valjug D. Men\u2019s Knowledge about Childbirth. Primaljski vjesnik, issue 35, November 2023, 28-33.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iv\u0161i\u0107 M, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Midwives\u2019 Attitudes towards Doulas. Primaljski vjesnik. 2023;35(1):19-24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u010ce\u0161njaj M, \u0160valjug D. Burnout of Midwives in the Workplace. Primaljski vjesnik, issue 33\/34, November 2023, 41-47.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kamenar K, \u017daki\u0107 M, Kurbanovi\u0107 M. Comparative analysis of episiotomy rates in Croatian and Slovenian hospitals: a stratification according to the volume of births. Book of abstracts: Building skills as a student researcher, International Midwifery Student Conference; 7.5.2024. University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ljubljana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pahor M, Kurbanovi\u0107 M, Sko\u010dibu\u0161i\u0107 N. Dietary habits of breastfeeding women. Book of abstracts: Building skills as a student researcher, International Midwifery Student Conference; 7.5.2024. University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ljubljana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tkalac K, \u0160valjug D. Perinatal Outcomes of Newborns from Twin Pregnancies. Primaljski vjesnik, issue 27\/28, January\/May 2020, 73-80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-cb61e15a-2fbf-41c4-8bbd-c77ebdc686c9\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Organisation of Scientific and Professional Conferences<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-8f43ddaf-d97c-4b1c-82ff-c65e2055d917\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scientific Forum FZSRI 2026: \u201cStrategy for the Development of Midwifery in the Republic of Croatia\u201d, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, 23.01.2026., Rijeka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Midwifery Students\u2019 Congress, Midwife Autonomy in the Management of Physiological Births \u2013 with a workshop on manual perineal protection techniques and surgical management of episiotomy and first- and second-degree perineal tears, organized by the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, 05.05.2025., Rijeka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd International Scientific Forum \u201cManual Perineal Protection and Perineal Tears with a Practical Skills Workshop\u201d, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, 23.03.2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Scientific Forum \u201cTowards the International Day of Midwives \u2013 How Far Are We from Europe\u201d, Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, 28.04.2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientific Meeting with International Participation \u201cChallenges and Perspectives of Midwifery Viewed through the Achieved Level of Education\u201d, Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, Rijeka, 22.03.2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Midwifery is a healthcare profession that for many years did not have the opportunity to continue education beyond the secondary school level. 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